Chorizo vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and pork Meat
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin D; however, pork Meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Chorizo covers your daily saturated fat needs 66% more than pork Meat.
- Pork Meat has 22 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while pork Meat has 57mg.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +990.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +350.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +118.1% |
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Protein
~26.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1279.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +583.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.198g | 60% |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.57µg | 60% |
Fats | 38.27g | 3.51g | 53% |
Sodium | 1235mg | 57mg | 51% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 1.334g | 43% |
Selenium | 21.1µg | 38.2µg | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.95mg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.506g | 20% |
Phosphorus | 150mg | 267mg | 17% |
Calories | 455kcal | 143kcal | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.739mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.432mg | 14% |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.42mg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.387mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 61IU | 10IU | 6% |
Iron | 1.59mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 73mg | 5% |
Protein | 24.1g | 26.17g | 4% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.012mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Potassium | 398mg | 421mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Choline | 96.7mg | 88.9mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.914mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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